Political Thinkers & Ideologies
This philosopher believed humans are naturally selfish and require a strong government to maintain order
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
This person serves as Canada's head of government.
Who is the Prime Minister?
Canada uses this type of democratic system, while the United States uses a presidential system.
What is a parliamentary system?
This international organization was created after World War II to promote peace and cooperation.
What is the United Nations (UN)?
his practice involves creating obstacles that make it harder for certain groups to vote.
What is voter suppression?
This thinker argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
This document is Canada's highest law and outlines how political power is distributed.
What is the Constitution?
The American legislature is called this, while Canada's legislature includes the House of Commons and Senate.
What is Congress?
This Canadian helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Who is John Humphrey?
A court that prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity
What is International Criminal Court
This ideology advocates for collective ownership of the means of production and is closely associated with Karl Marx.
What is Communism?
This electoral system is currently used in Canadian federal elections.
What is First-Past-the-Post (FPTP)?
In Canada, the executive leader is chosen from the legislature. In the United States, this leader is elected separately.
Who is the President?
Daily Double
Name the permanent members of the Security Council. The have the power to ____________ a resolution.
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and the United States.
Veto
This Canadian Prime Minister was a strong opponent of South African apartheid and pushed for sanctions despite opposition from some allies.
Who is Brian Mulroney?
This political and economic ideology blends authoritarianism with capitalism and stresses a one party state, nationalism and a hierarchical society
What is Fascism
In Canada, a constitutional amendment requires the approval of _______ of the Provinces and __________ of the population and the consent of the both houses of Parliament.
What is 2/3 and 50%
Name one major advantage and one major disadvantage of Canada's parliamentary system compared to the U.S. presidential system.
May vary: EX: faster law-making/accountability through Question Period, but less separation of powers; or greater stability vs. concentration of party power.
Canada is often described as a "middle power" because it relies more heavily on this type of power, using diplomacy, peacekeeping, international cooperation, and reputation to influence global affairs.
What is Soft Power?
The principle that a state has full authority over its territory and independence from external control.
What is Sovereignty
DAILY DOUBLE
Answer: Compare Hobbes and Locke. One believed strong authority was necessary for order, while the other emphasized natural rights and government by consent.
Question: What are the key differences between Hobbes' conservatism/authoritarianism and Locke's liberalism?
In Canada, members of the Senate get their jobs by:
What is: Appointed by the Governor General at the advice of the Prime Minister
What are three key differences between the Canada's Executive vs US. Executive?
What are: Term limits, Commander and Chief, Canada's PM is part of Legislative and Executive.
The ability of a country to influence others through financial strength, trade, and resources.
What is Economic Power
Name three international organizations that Canada belongs to.
What is:
UN, NATO, Commonwealth, WTO, ICC, G7, G20.